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  • EXCLUSIVE: Mahira Khan reveals what she was like in school

    EXCLUSIVE: Mahira Khan reveals what she was like in school

    It’s Mahira Khan’s birthday. The actor who turned 35 on December 21 is without a doubt one of Pakistan’s biggest stars and she’s had a stellar year – her film Superstar is the highest-grossing Pakistani film of the year, she walked the ramp at the Paris Fashion Week and she has been appointed a Goodwill ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

    But did she know that she was going to be a superstar? In an interview with The Current, Mahira said that she never thought she would reach so high but she always wanted to be an actor even though she was a very shy person in school.

    “I was in my own little world at that time,” said Mahira when told that the boys in school used to ask their female friends to become friends with her so that they could hang out with her [Mahira].

    Mahira further revealed that she was a backbencher in school. When asked the best thing about being a backbencher, Mahira replied, “I had my best friend in class with me. The both of us used to chatter all day long. And I hardly attended [classes] that year in school.”

    Watch the complete interview here:

    Born in Karachi, Mahira started her career as a VJ in 2006. She made her screen debut opposite Atif Aslam in Bol (2011) and over the years climbed the ladder of success to become one of Pakistan’s biggest stars.

  • Humayun Saeed, Shaan, Humaima Malick defend Mahira Khan after troll swears at her

    Humayun Saeed, Shaan, Humaima Malick defend Mahira Khan after troll swears at her

    The decade is drawing to a close and people still think slut-shaming is okay.

    Recently, a Twitter user resorted to name-calling Mahira Khan after she tweeted about the Musharraf verdict.

    https://twitter.com/MomalFayax/status/1207643435248828418?s=20

    Mahira instantly clapped back with a savage response.

    Following this, industry veterans including Humayun Saeed, Shaan and Humaima Malick jumped in to defend Mahira.

    Humayun Saeed, who also included Mehwish Hayat in the coversation, asserted that a nation can’t progress “until we learn to respect our women and treat them with dignity.”

    Mehwish Hayat thanked Humayun for standing up for them.

    Shaan remarked that Mahira has earned her respect through nothing else but sheer hard work.

    Meanwhile, Humaima Malick gave the troll a hard-hitting response.

  • Hum jaisi auretein apney aap par qeemat nahi lagati: Mahira Khan lashes out

    Mahira Khan rarely loses her cool. But after a Twitter user slut-shamed her, Mahira hit back with a hard response.

    It all started when Mahira tweeted about, what we’re assuming is, the Musharraf verdict.

    Replying to Mahira’s tweet, a Twitter user reverted to name-calling the actor and demeaning her.

    https://twitter.com/MomalFayax/status/1207643435248828418?s=20

    In response, Mahira hit back at the user with a savage tweet.

    Whether you agree or disgree with someone’s ideas, thoughts or profession, no one gives you the right to abuse or belittle someone. About time we understand that.

  • Mahira Khan is Pakistan’s sexiest woman, fifth year in a row

    Mahira Khan is Pakistan’s sexiest woman, fifth year in a row

    Comes as no surprise to be honest, but Mahira Khan has been crowned Pakistan’s sexiest woman, fifth year in a row. Meanwhile, Mehwish Hayat is the second sexiest Pakistani woman of 2019.

    According to British publication, Eastern Eye, Mahira has been voted the fourth sexiest woman in Asia in 2019 and the third sexiest woman of the decade. The magazine compiles the list based on votes from fans around the world.

    Speaking about the honour, Mahira said, “I am so grateful to all my fans who continue to vote for me every year. This one is for a decade of love, ups and downs, support and magic. I have never considered myself sexy, but I believe when you do you – that’s sexy. And I hope I can continue to do just that.”

    Mehwish Hayat also featured on the list among the top 10 at number nine.

    Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt won the title of the Sexiest Asian Woman of 2019, while Deepika Padukone came second. TV star Hina Khan ranked third on the list followed by Surbhi Chandna (5), Katrina Kaif (6), Shivangi Joshi (7), Nia Sharma (8), Mehwish Hayat (9) and Priyanka Chopra (10).

    The magazine also released the list of Sexiest Women of the Decade. Deepika topped the list, while Priyanka was number two and Mahira number three.

    Last week, the magazine had released its list of Sexiest Asian Men. Bilal Ashraf had been voted Sexiest Pakistani Man.

  • ‘Beyond dismayed’: Mehwish, Mahira, Shaan condemn lawyers’ violent protest

    ‘Beyond dismayed’: Mehwish, Mahira, Shaan condemn lawyers’ violent protest

    Following the attack by lawyers on the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) on Wednesday, in which four people died, actors Mehwish Hayat, Shaan and Mahira Khan took to social media to condemn the incident and voice their concern.

    Heer Maan Ja actors Ali Rehman Khan and Faizan Shaikh also condemned the incident.

    Lawyers on Wednesday stormed the emergency ward of the PIC, vandalising public property, setting a police vehicle on fire and attacking provincial minister Fayyaz ul Hasan Chohan.

    The attack resulted into deaths of four people, while several patients were forced out of the building to sit on footpaths. The mob also destroyed millions worth of health equipment inside the hospital and caused damaged to the hospital building.

  • WATCH: Fahad Mustafa practices his action stunts for ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’

    The shoot for Fahad Mustafa’s upcoming film Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad, in which he will be sharing the screen with Mahira Khan for the first time, has begun before time and both the leads are sharing behind the scenes snippets from the sets.

    Fahad shared a video of himself practising his action stunts. The actor can be seen doing a backflip before going into an attack position.

    Have to say the video has us intrigued.

    Here’s a picture of Mahira reportedly from the sets of the film.

    Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad will be directed by Nabeel Qureshi and produced by Fizza Ali Meerza. The duo have previously delivered hits including Load Wedding and Actor in Law – both of which had Fahad in the lead.

    Speaking to The Current, Nabeel had shared that the film will be a satirical action-comedy – something along the lines of their previous film Actor in Law.

    The film will mostly be shot in Karachi and is expected to release in 2020 on Eid ul Azha.

  • WATCH: How Bilal Ashraf became Pakistan’s sexiest man

    WATCH: How Bilal Ashraf became Pakistan’s sexiest man

    Bilal Ashraf has been voted as Pakistan’s sexiest man.

    British Pakistani showbiz reporter Asjad Nazir, who founded the list and compiles it annually, shared the news on his Twitter account. The list is based on votes from fans around the world.

    At number seven, Bilal was the only Pakistani to feature on the top 10 list based on votes from fans around the world. Hrithik Roshan topped the list followed by Shahid Kapoor (2), Tiger Shroff (4), Zayn Malik (5), Harshad Chopda (6), Bilal (7), Mohsin Khan (8), Virat Kohli (9), and South Indian superstar Prabhas (10).

    Speaking to the local media, the 39-year-old shared that he was surprised by the news and felt “beyond humbled.”

    “I am beyond humbled to be featured as part of a list among such legendary gentlemen and that, year on year, has generated so much attention globally. This has come to me as an amazing surprise and such moments make the struggle and commitment we all put into our work all worth the while. This encourages me to try my best to further myself in my field. I’m extremely grateful for this recognition.”

    Bilal from his latest film Superstar

    Bilal, who is 39 years old (yes 39) was born in Karachi. He made his film debut in a cameo appearance in the 2014’s thriller O21. Two years later in 2016, Ashraf made his lead acting debut in Janaan, a romantic comedy, alongside Armeena Khan and Ali Rehman Khan. The next year he appeared in the war film Yalghaar and the romantic drama Rangreza. Bilal latest and most recent project was Superstar, with Mahira Khan, which propelled him into the spotlight and established him as an actor who is here to stay.

    Meanwhile, Bilal, in an exclusive video with The Current, revealed how he achieved those abs, which contributed towards his sexiness.

    “I think the first thing is to eat healthy. You are what you eat,” said the 39-year old. “If you eat clean, eat in moderation, apart from the occasional cheat meal [you’re good to go].”

    Watch him share all the details in this video:

    https://youtu.be/Q_7s7V4br9E

    Other Pakistanis to feature on the list included Ali Zafar at number 12, Fawad Khan at 14, Ali Rehman Khan at number 29, Sheheryar Munawar at number 43 and Azfar Rehman at number 49.

  • On TV Tonight: Mahira Khan in Verna

    On TV Tonight: Mahira Khan in Verna

    Shoaib Mansoor’s Verna didn’t do too well at the box office, but the movie is an important step towards discussing issues that plague our society. Pakistan’s superstar Mahira Khan takes the lead in the film, Hamza Ali Abbasi’s wife and a great actor in her own right, Naimal Khawar is also in the film, as well as Haroon Shahid and Zarrar Khan.

    Mahira Khan plays a rape survivor

    The film revolves around a couple Aami (Haroon) and Sara (Mahira) and how their lives change after Sara is raped by a governor’s son (Zarrar Khan). After she is raped, she vows to fight for justice.

    Aami and Sara are a happy couple before their lives are ruined

    The film was directed by Shoaib Mansoor, who had two super hits before, Khuda Kay Liye and Bol but Verna didn’t receive a similar response. Criticism revolved around a disjointed script, bad audio and weak storytelling.

    The film was made in 2017 but will air tonight, Saturday November 16th, on HUM T.V. at 9:10PM.

  • Celebrities, including Mahira Khan, will be at the Faiz Festival this weekend

    Celebrities, including Mahira Khan, will be at the Faiz Festival this weekend

    The Faiz International Festival is in its 5th year and like previous years, celebrities are flocking to the event. The three-day festival will take place at Alhamra in Lahore.

    Mahira Khan at the Faiz International Festival in 2016

    The event will kick off on Friday with a performance by Ali Sethi and a play dedicated to Asma Jehangir by Ajoka Theatre. There will also be an exhibition of History and Contemporary Sikh Art as part of Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary celebrations.

    Celebrities like Mahira Khan, Ahsan Khan, Eman Suleman and Nimra Bucha will be part of sessions as will be journalists Hamid Mir, Nasim Zehra and Wusutullah Khan. Politicians like PTI’s Asad Umar and Yasmin Rashid and PPP’s Shazia Marri and Raza Rabbani will also be attending.

    The sessions The Current is looking forward to are:

    Stardom with Responsibility with Mahira Khan, Sarmat Khoosat and Mira Hashmi on Sunday at 3PM

    Siyasi Pabandion Kay Door Mai Azad Sahafat with Hamid Mir, Nasim Zehra, Wusutullah Khan and Wajahat Masood on Saturday at 3 PM

    Using Media to address Social Issues with Ahsan Khan, Roshanah Zafar and Seemi Raheel on Saturday at 1 PM

    Pakistan: The Way Forward with Dr Yasmin Rashid, Raza Rabbani, Nafisa Shah, Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, Afrasiab Khattak and Dr Malik Baloch on Sunday at 2 PM

    The sessions are all free except for Zia Mohyeddin, Ali Sethi, Adeel Hashmi and Farah Yasmeen’s performances.

    Download the full schedule here Download
  • Celebs praise PM Khan for Kartapur opening

    Celebs praise PM Khan for Kartapur opening

    It was a historic day for Pakistan, India and their relations as the world witnessed the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor – an initiative that will allow 5,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the second holiest place for their community on a daily basis without a visa.

    The opening ceremony was performed on both sides of the border by Prime Minister Imran Khan on the Pakistan side and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Indian side.

    Like the rest of the country, Pakistani celebs including Mehwish Hayat, Wasim Akram, Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed, took to social media to express their joy on this ‘corridor of peace’ and praised PM Khan and his government for taking this step and seeing this through.

    PM Khan’s cricket buddies Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar applauded him for this efforts.

    Read more: Aneel Mussarat didn’t get a selfie with Manmohan but guess who all he did get one with

    Armeena Khan and Mehwish also took this moment to compare the Kartarpur Corridor Project to the Ayodha Judgement that was announced earlier in the day.

    https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1193062120067420160?s=20